Tomato Basil Squares

Submitted by Jaimee Hoke

Pampered Chef

1 (10 oz.) pkg. pizza crust OR 2 pkgs. if you like thick crust

2 C. (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 oz. (1/4 C.) Parmesan cheese, grated

2 T. fresh basil leaves, snipped, OR

2 tsp. dried basil leaves

2/3 C. mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, pressed

4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced OR 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained well

Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Roll out pizza crust on rectangle baking stone (or cookie sheet) to within 1 in of edge of stone. You can use one or both cans of crust, depending on how thick you like it. Sprinkle crust with one cup of the mozzarella cheese; set aside.

In bowl, combine the remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil and mayonnaise; mix well. Press garlic over cheese mixture. Mix well.

Thinly slice tomatoes; arrange in single layer over mozzarella cheese on crust. (Or sprinkle drained, canned tomatoes)
Place mozzarella cheese mixture over tomatoes; spread to cover evenly. Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Cut into squares.

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